The Special Milk Program (SMP) Online Contract

1. The Special Milk Program (SMP) Online Contract Non School Agencies Webcast and Manual Revised: 9/2014

2. Non-School SMP Application • Pertinent Terminology • Tips for Navigating the Contract • Accessing the Online Contract • Completing the SMP Contract • Contract and Agreement Certification • Confirmation • Troubleshooting & Helpful Tips

3. Terminology • Contract: form or document to request participation in the Special Milk Program (SMP) • Permanent Agreement: legal agreement between the agency and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) • Fiscal Year (FY): May 1 through April 30

4. Introduction • A completed and approved online contract is required for an agency to participate in the SMP. • An agency’s code and password is required to complete the online contract. • Here is the link to access the Online Contract Manual to guide you through the contract process: http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_specmlk1 • Please refer to the following link to complete the SMP contract online services with the Wisconsin Child Nutrition Programs: http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_online

5. Tips for Navigating: • If information is incomplete or has been entered incorrectly you will see Validation Error at the top of the page with the reasons listed below: • To return to prior page/screen within the online contract , select the appropriate link at the bottom of the page within the online contract (see below):

6. Tips for Navigating (cont’d): • Do not use dashes, commas, or hyphens when entering numbers. • An error message will occur if there is no activity within the contract for 30 minutes. When this occurs, you will receive an error message and need to return to the main screen and “Log In” again. • The information inputted will be saved to the application when you click “Continue” at the bottom of any page. • You and your DPI consultant cannot view your online contract at the same time.

7. Entering the Wisconsin Child Nutrition Programs site: • Go to http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_online

8. Click on the box on the left: “Online Services Log-In”

9. Select “Contracts and Claims”

10. Enter your agency code and password Click “Submit” to enter the online application.

11. The Blue Menu Bar Click on the “Special Milk Program” button on the blue menu bar

12. The “Special Milk Program” button will turn white and the yellow menu bar options will have changed. Click on “Contract” which is the last yellow button on the right.

13. Click on “Submit Contract” in the yellow menu options. This will bring you to the first screen where you will start to enter information for your contract.

14. Entering the SMP Contract Contract Preparer/Enterer Information: You will need to fill out this information each time you enter the contract to help DPI track changes to the contract. An email address for the Contract Preparer is required. Remember: No dashes & no hyphens in number fields. Click ‘Continue’ to save & move to the next page.

15. General Information Please be sure to fill in all applicable fields. You will get an error message and not be able to continue to the next page until all fields are filled in. All agencies need to fill in their FEIN. Do not select School Agencies.

16. DUNS Number Report your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number** to DPI’s Child Nutrition Programs by following the steps below. (NOTE: The agency name associated with your DUNS number must match exactly the name as listed on your group day care license as well as the agency name submitted as part of the online contract). • Go to the Child Nutrition Programs Online Services Page at http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/online.html and select the button for On-Line Services Log-in. • Log in using your temporary agency code and temporary password. • Select “Other Services: from the blue menu bar at the top of the screen. • Select “DUNS Information” from the yellow menu bar that appears below the blue bar. • Enter your DUNS number in the space provided. It is optional to enter the DUNS Plus 4 number-this 4-digit code is generally given to very large entities with many divisions. Most agencies will only have the 9-digit DUNS number. • Fill out your name, phone number and email address, and select “I Agree” in the Certification section at the bottom of the page. • Click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the screen. You will receive a confirmation screen which will indicate that your information has been received. **If your agency does not have DUNS number, the DPI provides instructions on how to obtain one: http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_dbinstructions

17. Congressional District & CESA • Congressional District: http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/files/fns/pdf/wi_congress_dist.pdf • CESA Number: http://lbstat.dpi.wi.gov/lbstat_newmap2

18. Agency Contacts Information • Authorized Representative: A person at your agency who is authorized to complete the application with the DPI and the main contact at the agency for the SMP. • Monthly Claim Preparer: A person at your agency who is responsible for entering SMP monthly claims for reimbursement.

19. Milk Plan Information

20. Policy Statement-Non-School Agencies

21. Schedule A-Participating Sites Click on the site number or site name highlighted in blue. Only select ‘New Record’ if you have a new site or are a new agency.

22. Validation Error

23. Schedule A - Site Application Only select ‘Delete’ if the site will no longer be participating.

24. Schedule A- Site Application

25. Contract and Agreement Certification

26. Confirmation After you receive the page below “Contract Successfully Submitted to DPI”, you will need to ‘Log out’ via the button in the blue bar.

27. Troubleshooting & Helpful Tips • Passwords to access the online contract: You need to contact Jacque Jordee at DPI in the Federal and State Grants Program; 608/267-9134 or jacqueline.jordee@dpi.wi.gov. • In order to have a paper copy of the approved contract, you must print each page individually. • Always use the “Log Out” button when exiting the contract. • Changes/updates can be made to your contract at any time. Remember to click “Continue” or “Save” at the bottom of each screen, click “Submit” and use the “Log Out” button. • Contact Info for the Community Nutrition Team, Non-School SMP: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Community Nutrition Team 125 S. Webster St. Madison, WI 53707 Phone: 608-267-9129 Fax: 608-267-0363

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